Apowerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday, toppling buildings and triggering a frantic search for survivors in the rubble in cities and towns across the area. At least 245 were killed and hundreds injured, and the toll was expected to rise.
Chief Minister of Gilgit Baltistan Muhammad Khalid Khursheed has said that winter sports competitions are being held in Gilgit Baltistan to encourage sportsmen and promote tourism.
The Gilgit Baltistan administration has extended the Pink Bus initiative to Diamer after the success of this service in Gilgit, Skardu, Ghizer, Hunza and Shigar.
Cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country, while very cold in upper parts during the next 12 hours.
Gilgit Baltistan is in grip of severe cold weather conditions which has affected normal life in upper parts.
When you think about the power of education, what comes to mind? Most likely, you think of the individual student: their potential for personal growth, the doors that will open for them in the future, and their ability to make a difference in the world. While all of that is true, it's not the only thing worth considering when we talk about the power of education. What about the impact of education on society as a whole? Let's start with the basics: female education is not a luxury, it's a necessity.
An earthquake is a natural event that occurs when two plates of the Earth's crust collide. The force of the collision creates an earthquake, which is measured by its magnitude on the Richter Scale.
Glaciers are one of the most visible symbols of climate change, and they're also one of the most important. As the Earth's climate changes, glaciers are melting at an alarming rate. This is having a significant impact on our planet, and it's something we need to pay attention to. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the effects of climate change on glaciers and what we can do to prevent further damage.
NASA scientists, using a tool designed to study how dust affects climate, have identified more than 50 methane-emitting hotspots around the world, a development that could help combat the potent greenhouse gas.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been entrusted to Co-Chair the 27th UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP-27) along with the Egyptian President and Norwegian Prime Minister.
A landslide fuelled by flooding and days of torrential rain has swept through a town in central Venezuela, leaving at least 22 people dead.
In November 2022, Egypt will host the 27th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 27). Proper preparation for this conference is of utmost importance. Pakistan’s recent floods and the devastation they caused will likely be quoted as one of the major examples of climate change.
Balochistan’s death toll amid floods reached 322 with 12 more reported dead, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reported.
Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo on Sunday said that the land connection of the province with other provinces has been cut off due to which not only transportation but also difficulties in delivery of goods and relief activities are being faced.
The metropolis may witness heavy showers on August 13 and 14 under the prevailing monsoon system.
China's average ground temperatures have risen much more quickly than the global average over the past 70 years and will remain "significantly higher" in the future as the challenges of climate change mount, a government official said.
Gilgit Baltistan government has started implementation on self-employment scheme, asking the youth to submit applications for a loan up to three million rupees for this purpose.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin are in Tehran for talks with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Bali on Thursday to discuss Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine ahead of a G20 ministerial meeting overshadowed by the war.
Hot and humid weather is expected in most parts of the country during the next twelve hours.
Mountaineers Shehroze Kashif and Fazal Ali, who had gone missing while descending from camp 4 on Nanga Parbat have arrived at Camp-III, Diamer Deputy Commissioner confirmed on Wednesday.
The Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) challenged on Tuesday the transfer of powers to the Punjab Assembly deputy speaker in the Supreme Court (SC).
At least four women have been killed and several others missing in Sherqilla area of Ghizer District in Gilgit Baltistan following a flash flood here on Tuesday.
Situated at the confluence of Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Kashmir, Babusar Valley is home to pristine mountains, lakes, waterfalls, and lush green pastures. The valley is located at an altitude of 13,710 feet above sea level with a population of more than 10 thousand people.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif Monday took notice of the blockade of Jaglot Skardu Road (JSR).
The hustle and bustle of the elections are over now. The big slogans that were heard during the last elections were the sanctity of the vote, respecting the voter, and trusting the vote. Instead of talking about ideologies and manifestos. It is a matter of who is more corrupt, who is in the establishment, and who is deprived.
Revered 18th-century reformer Shah Waliullah, who waged a relentless war against the evils he perceived in Muslim societies of his time, aptly postulated when he blamed the economic system for the destruction of human morality.
Ukrainian forces are facing "massive" and relentless artillery attacks in a battleground eastern city, Kyiv warned, as Russian troops gained ground throughout the Donbas region.
The Pakistani Rupee continues to depreciate for the third consecutive day amid a delay in the IMF package.
Russia's communications regulator Roskomnadzor said on Friday it had opened administrative cases against Alphabet Inc's Google and six other foreign technology companies for alleged violations of personal data legislation.
Twitter on Friday banned ads that deny the reality of climate change. Twitter’s announcement on Earth Day came as it tries to fend off an unwanted takeover bid by billionaire Elon Musk, who has said he thinks people should be able to say pretty much whatever they want on the platform.
Pakistan has reported no deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has risen to 1,525,923. The nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 30,361 on Wednesday.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned of an impending “climate catastrophe”, while environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg dismissed Saturday’s COP26 climate conference deal as “blah, blah, blah”.
A surprise deal between China and the United States, the world’s two biggest greenhouse gas emitters, has boosted the COP26 UN climate summit as it enters two last days of hard bargaining to try to stop global warming becoming catastrophic.
